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  1. Building Photo - 40R Highland Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    40R Highland Ave Unit 1

    40R Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
  3. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500

    39 Smith St

    39 Smith St, Marblehead, MA 01945
  5. Building Photo - River Drive Apartments
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $1,625+
    2 BEDS
    $2,475+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    River Drive Apartments

    3-17 River Dr, Danvers, MA 01923
  9. Building Photo - 40 Winthrop St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750
         - 3 Month Lease

    40 Winthrop St Unit Room in a house

    40 Winthrop St, Salem, MA 01970
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  10. Building Photo - 16 Franklin Pl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    16 Franklin Pl Unit 2l

    16 Franklin Pl, Beverly, MA 01915
  11. Building Photo - The Westcott Swampscott
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,770+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+
    3 BEDS
    $3,995+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,770 - $4,305
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,770 - $4,305

    The Westcott Swampscott

    125 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907
    (781) 653-6240
  12. Building Photo - 11 Gardner St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,790
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,790
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,790

    11 Gardner St Unit APT 2

    11 Gardner St, Salem, MA 01970
  14. Building Photo - 256 Washington
    1 BED
    $1,850+
    2 BEDS
    $2,325+
    Plus Fees

    256 Washington

    260 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
  16. Building Photo - 126 Lowell St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    126 Lowell St Unit F

    126 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960
  17. Building Photo - 16 Franklin Pl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    16 Franklin Pl Unit 3r

    16 Franklin Pl, Beverly, MA 01915
  18. Building Photo - 16 Broadway
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    16 Broadway Unit Apt. C

    16 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
  20. 1 BED
    $1,850
    Plus Fees

    Fairfax

    176 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
  23. Building Photo - Grove Street Landing
    STUDIO
    $1,900+
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,800+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Grove Street Landing

    64 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
  25. Building Photo - 18 Japonica St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    18 Japonica St Unit 3

    18 Japonica St, Salem, MA 01970
  26. Building Photo - 12 Dow St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    12 Dow St Unit Apt. # 1

    12 Dow St, Salem, MA 01970
  27. Building Photo - Terrace Gardens
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,925+
    2 BEDS
    $2,450+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Terrace Gardens

    2 Esquire Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
  29. Building Photo - 248 Rantoul St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950
         - 12 Month Lease

    248 Rantoul St Unit L1

    248 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
    Apply
  30. Building Photo - 72 Lowell St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    72 Lowell St

    72 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960
  31. Building Photo - 81 Cabot St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    81 Cabot St Unit 3r

    81 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915
  35. Building Photo - 92 Walnut St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    92 Walnut St Unit 1 RIGT

    92 Walnut St, Peabody, MA 01960
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  36. Building Photo - 15 Hancock St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    15 Hancock St Unit 3

    15 Hancock St, Salem, MA 01970
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  37. Building Photo - 70 Mudge St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    70 Mudge St Unit 8

    70 Mudge St, Lynn, MA 01902
  38. Building Photo - 14 New Derby
    1 BED
    $2,000
    Plus Fees

    14 New Derby

    18 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
  39. Building Photo - 296-300 Washington St
    2 BEDS
    $2,099
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,099
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,099
         - 12 Month Lease

    296-300 Washington St

    296-300 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
  40. Building Photo - 7 Cedar St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,099
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,099
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,099

    7 Cedar St Unit 1

    7 Cedar St, Salem, MA 01970
  42. Building Photo - 14 Essex St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    14 Essex St Unit 14

    14 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Salem is a historic coastal city on the North Shore of Greater Boston, famous for its maritime heritage and home to the Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Maritime National Historic Site. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Salem, you'll discover everything from converted historic buildings in the Federal Street District to contemporary apartment communities near Salem State University and the downtown waterfront. The city's walkable neighborhoods and well-preserved architecture create an authentic New England setting for renters who want coastal living with deep historical roots.

Renting in Salem means easy access to both local attractions and Greater Boston, with MBTA commuter rail service connecting you directly to North Station in about 30 minutes. Downtown offers great dining and shopping along Essex Street, while Salem Willows Park and Winter Island Marine Park provide waterfront recreation. Popular neighborhoods include the Derby Waterfront District near the seasonal Salem Ferry terminal, the Charter Street Historic District, and residential areas in South Salem. With Salem State University right in town and quick access to Route 1A and Route 128, renters enjoy local job opportunities plus reasonable commutes to Boston and other North Shore communities.

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Salem High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
960 Students
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Salem High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
960 Students
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Salem - New Liberty Innovation School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
54 Students
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Salem Prep High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
22 Students
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Collins Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
753 Students
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Collins Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
753 Students
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Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
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Carlton Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
249 Students

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